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Vladimir Kagan Floating Curved Sofa

Floating Seat and Back Sofa in Mohair by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
furniture designer Vladimir Kagan. This sofa is known for its distinctive shape, which features a curved
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chino Hills, CA
to the lasting impact of Vladimir Kagan's vision. Let the "Zoe" sofa by American Leather infuse your
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Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Iconic Mid Century Modern Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa for Directional, USA circa 1970's
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood

Stunning Vladimir Kagan 3 Piece Omnibus Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 3 piece Vladimir Kagan Design Omnibus sofa sectional. This sectional retains its original
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Harvey Probber Curved Crescent Sofa, 1960s, 2 Available
By Harvey Probber
Located in Culver City, CA
design royalty like Edward Wormley, Tommi Parzinger, and Vladimir Kagan. Edward Wormley, the king of mid
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Lounge Chair in Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
The Erica Chaise was first designed in 1969 and named after Vladimir Kagan’s wife, beloved
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Acrylic, Mohair

Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Green Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, gracious midcentury design pieces around, sharing many of the design aesthetics by Vladimir Kagan. His
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, gracious midcentury design pieces around, sharing many of the design aesthetics by Vladimir Kagan. Key
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

Jens Risom Model 2516 Sculptural Sofa Gray Velvet and walnut base
By Jens Risom
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Risom. Angled arms that curve in to the back, reminiscent of Vladimir Kagan and Adrian Pearsall designs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Walnut

1950s "La Gondola" Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Belgian Linen and Goatskin
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
bracket back, exaggerated curved arms, and floating open back is a true masterwork. The cushion with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Goatskin, Linen, Mahogany

Arthur Court Biomorphic Glass Tassel Coffee Table
By Arthur Court
Located in Culver City, CA
2 Vladimir Kagan cloud sofas and our Milo Baughman credenza. This piece makes a great, subtle
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

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Cloud Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
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Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
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Vladimir Kagan, Organic Sofa, Fabric, Wood, USA, 2000s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable organic black-painted wood and brown beige bouclé fabric sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc, USA, 2000s. Seat height: 16.5”
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Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Brown Mohair, 1970, Set of 5
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, brown mohair, Italy, 1970, five elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it ...
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Located in Porto, PT
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Located in Saint Louis, MO
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Vladimir Kagan, "Floating Curved Sofa" Walnut, Green Velvet, Studio, 1952
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A hyper-modern and organic sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan in 1952. Produced by Vladimir Kagan
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Floating Curved Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, America, 2018
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
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By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Munich, DE
Rare 1765C curved floating sofa on sculptured walnut legs by Vladimir Kagan, in all original and
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Rare Curved Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural walnut frame supporting a floating seat and backrest. Upholstered in pale blue mohair
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H 30 in W 84 in D 53 in
Vladimir Kagan Floating Seat and Back Sofa signed by Kagan.
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
Vladimir Kagan floating sofa is a unique and iconic piece of furniture designed by the American
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By Vladimir Kagan, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Westport, CT
First designed in 1952, the Floating Curved Sofa united two early Kagan signatures with its curved
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By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculptural cloud sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Curved free form showcases
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By Vladimir Kagan
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By Vladimir Kagan
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Vladimir Kagan Extraordinary Omnibus Collection Sofa, 1975
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Large sectional sofa, upholstered with lucite bases, by Vladimir Kagan, Omnibus Collection
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Vladimir Kagan Cloud Lounge Sofa in Midnight Blue Velvet Midcentury
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
unique shape and curved chrome feet give the sofa a wonderful floating effect.
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By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Pasadena, CA
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H 15.25 in W 82 in D 32 in
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Located in Pasadena, CA
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Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan for Weiman Two-Piece Platform Sectional
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an amazing purple two piece microsuede 1980s sectional by Vladimir Kagan
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Floating Curved Sofa on Elegant Carved Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
A biomorphic walnut sofa after Vladimir Kagan with curved backrest and a floating platform seat set
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Located in Pasadena, CA
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Located in New York, NY
Vladimir Kagan's early work melded fine woodworking with the space age curves of the post war
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By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman
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By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
around, sharing many of the design aesthetics of Vladimir Kagan to name just one. His pieces are
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By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
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around, sharing many of the design aesthetics of Vladimir Kagan to name just one. His pieces are
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By Adrian Pearsall, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vladimir Kagan, "Floating Curved Sofa" Walnut, Bouclé, Studio, circa 1980
By Vladimir Kagan
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By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
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By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pasadena, TX
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By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pasadena, CA
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Mid-Century Modern Curved Floating Sofa Upholstered in White Bouclé
By Milo Baughman, Jens Risom, Harvey Probber, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Houston, TX
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M. Fillmore Harty, Preview Super Sculptural Signed 3 Part Sectional Sofa 1990s
By M. Fillmore Harty, Preview
Located in Philadelphia, PA
this a cloud sofa / floating feel. An absolutely stunning sofa with Vladimir Kagan vibes all over
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M. Fillmore Harty for Preview 3-Piece Sectional Tan Linen, 1990s
By Preview, M. Fillmore Harty
Located in Culver City, CA
feel. An absolutely stunning sofa with Vladimir Kagan vibes all over! As photographed / situated with
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Vladimir Kagan Floating Curved Sofa with Beige Upholstery & Ebony Walnut Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
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Vladimir Kagan Floating Curved Sofa with Olive Upholstery & Natural Walnut Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
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Rare and Early Vladimir Kagan "Floating Curve" Loveseat or Sofa
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare and early "Floating Curve" loveseat or sofa by Vladimir Kagan. Loveseat is a smaller version
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Vladimir Kagan sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Washington, DC
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Vladimir Kagan Floating Curved Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vladimir kagan floating curved sofa for your home. A vladimir kagan floating curved sofa — often made from walnut, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a vladimir kagan floating curved sofa, we have 7 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a vladimir kagan floating curved sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each vladimir kagan floating curved sofa bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made vladimir kagan floating curved sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Vladimir Kagan are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vladimir Kagan Floating Curved Sofa?

A vladimir kagan floating curved sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $19,345, while the lowest priced sells for $5,800 and the highest can go for as much as $46,000.

Finding the Right sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.

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